Why Work after Retirement?

• There are numerous reasons someone might go to work after retiring, or even upon losing a job just before legal retirement age. In many instances, it is simply a matter of not being able to afford to live on whatever pension you are due or Social Security benefits. Some retirees go back to work simply to fill time.
  
  

Internet Job-Search Resources

• Websites such as Retirement Jobs, Retired Brains and Retirement Jobs Online offer listings for jobs specifically seeking candidates 50 years and older. In addition to job listings, these websites allow seniors to post resumes. Some of the websites offer coaching and articles geared toward instructing seniors in their job searches as well as how to reenter the workforce after having been away.
  
  

AARP Resources

• AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, offers resources geared toward helping retirees and folks over the age of 50 find work with companies and agencies specifically seeking older employees interested in working part-time and, in some instances, full-time as well. These resources are available from the AARP website, whether you are a member or not.
  
  

Job Interview Tips for Seniors

• Make a point during the interview to emphasize your desire to stay with the job as long as possible. This assures potential employers you won't be retiring shortly after hire. Other considerations employers might have regarding your age include whether you physically will be capable of handling certain aspects of the job and if you will be up to speed on the latest technology. Apply for jobs that will not require more physical work than you can handle, and if you need to brush up on technology, do that before the interview. Always be prepared to answer current trend questions regarding the industry in which you are applying to work. Assure the employer your age equals experience and is a benefit to the company, not a detriment.